Program Guide 2011 - American College of Allergy, Asthma and ...

Greetings from the AllianceWelcome to Boston!Sarah Nelson, PhDDear Alliance Members,Let’s give a toast to old Boston, the home of thecod and the bean,Where history stalks from the steeples, but theBasement belongs to Filene!(with apologies to the toast-maker at HolyCross College in 1910, as well as all Lowellsand Cabots)Boston is a city begging to be explored, and the Alliance hasspecial plans to enhance your experience. Registeredspouses and guests are encouraged to visit the HospitalitySuite on the second floor of the Sheraton Hotel, where avaried and delicious continental breakfast is available daily.Excellent talks are planned for the adults as well as activitiesfor children on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, 8:00 to10:30. You must be registered, so please do so in advance.Volunteers are always needed, and being a volunteer will addto your fun. Make new friends and catch up with those youalready know. Make plans to walk together or shop together,in pairs or groups.Our other major function is the Alliance Business Meetingand Luncheon, at the Algonquin Club in Back Bay on Sunday,November 6. This is an old, established Boston institution.We’ll meet at noon and walk the block or two. The venue issplendid, the food will be delicious, and you’ll have anopportunity to mix and chat as well as find out what theAlliance is doing. An A Capella singing group willserenade us.It will be a pleasure for the officers to greet internationalguests at the International Reception on Saturday, November5 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Sheraton Hotel. This is anopportunity to meet and greet each other as well as theACAAI leadership and the International Committee.Consult your Pocket Pal daily. Enjoy!Sarah Nelson, PhD, Alliance PresidentThe Boston PublicGarden, founded in1837, is the oldestbotanical garden inthe country.6Return to Table of Contents